Raphael Rosa
About Raphael Rosa
Raphael Rosa is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Riot Games, where he focuses on platform integrations. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Linker, GIGXR, and MedRoom, and has a strong educational background in software and game development.
Work at Riot Games
Raphael Rosa is currently employed as a Senior Software Engineer at Riot Games, a position he has held since 2023. He works remotely from Los Angeles, California. In his role, he is part of the platform integrations team, where he assists both internal and external game teams in integrating with Riot's player platform solutions. His responsibilities include reviewing, developing, and documenting best practices for software development within Riot's ecosystem.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Riot Games, Raphael Rosa held various positions in software engineering. He worked at GIGXR as a Senior Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Software Engineer at Linker from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was a Tech Lead at Linker from 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes roles at MedRoom, where he was a Tech Lead of VR Engineering and a Senior VR Engineer, and at Afterverse as a Game Development Specialist.
Education and Expertise
Raphael Rosa has a solid educational background in software development and game development. He studied at Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 2012 to 2016. He also attended Saga - School of Art, Games and Animation, focusing on Game Development with Unreal Studio 4 from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he studied Software Development at Centro Paula Souza from 2010 to 2011.
Background in Virtual Reality
Raphael Rosa has significant experience in virtual reality (VR) technology. He worked as a VR Specialist at everis from 2016 to 2017 and later took on the role of Tech Lead of VR Engineering at MedRoom from 2018 to 2019. His background in VR is complemented by his work at MedRoom as a Senior VR Engineer from 2017 to 2018, showcasing his expertise in this specialized field.
Career Progression
Raphael Rosa's career has shown a clear progression in the field of software engineering. He began as an IT intern at PANROTAS from 2013 to 2015, advancing to a Junior Software Developer role from 2015 to 2016. His roles have evolved to include positions such as Java Software Developer at Move2 The Next Level in 2016, and various senior roles at Linker and GIGXR, reflecting his growth and expertise in software development.